Journal of Higher Education Research Disciplines

TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON CATCH-UP FRIDAYS

Rhia Monica Nolasco — 2024-12-31

The coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 was caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, which has spread like wildfire. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of students to stay indoors and adapt to the new normal of remote learning at home, which has led to an increase in the popularity of online learning. In order to address the learning deficits in basic education caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, who also holds the position of Education Secretary, led DepEd in adopting the National Learning Recovery Plan (NLRP). This study aimed to analyze the teacher’s perception of the Department of Education Adoption of the National Learning Recovery Program, “Catch-Up Fridays”.In this paper, the researcher used a descriptive quantitative analysis approach. A self-made close-ended survey validated by the expert, with 20 questions featuring Likert-scale. The close-ended survey answered the research question: How do teachers perceive the Catch-Up Fridays in terms of Program Effectiveness, Program Structure and Organization, Teaching Methods and Individualization. In summary, the slightly lower average score in teachers’ confidence to adapt their pedagogical strategies highlights the need for additional support in personalized teaching. By enhancing teacher training and resources for individualized instruction, especially in the context of Catch-Up Fridays under the National Learning Recovery Program, schools can better address diverse student needs and promote academic progress, ensuring targeted interventions and closing learning gaps.

VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF SPOTTED SEA CATFISH (Arius maculatus) IN TANGUB CITY, PANGUIL BAY, PHILIPPINES

GEMMA GUIGUE — 2024-12-31

This study aimed to analyze the value chain of Tambangongo in Tangub City, Panguil Bay. The researchers used the purposive sampling approach in collecting the data. The results of the study identified the key players in the value chain namely, the fishermen, local traders/viajeros, wet market vendors and the final consumers. The following were the marketing activities done by the respondents where tambangongo was sold in fresh form, marketed according to sizes at their residences and in the wet market outlets. Suki was one of the reasons of the fishermen in selecting market outlets. As to the method of sale, pick-up and delivered were identified which accounted to about 69.2% and 30.8%, respectively in the form of cash (56.4%), cash advance (23.1%) and cash and credit (20.5%). On the other hand, traders bought fresh tambangongo directly from the fishermen. Overall, wet market vendors got higher ROI which accounted to 67.72% over local trader/viajero with an ROI of about 13.96%. In addition, the industry was still vulnerable due to several issues, specifically the weather conditions. A sudden change in weather that causes a decrease in volume of catch, like typhoons which can lead to an increase in water contamination. Overall, the findings of this study can be used to encourage fishermen, considering tambangongo is a profitable species based on the ROI which gives 86.07% and 41.97% return to capital respectively. Thus, based on the findings, government must formulate policies to protect and improve tambangongo industry. Then, established a market-oriented framework to help increase the value and demand by making a new added-value product out of the tambangongo fish; declaration of marine protected areas will greatly aid in the preservation and expansion of this species of fish; providing credit-assistance, training, and seminars on new technology that will help increase the value and profitability of the tambangongo. Finally, organize a group to hold a local management meeting to impart information to every individual the benefits of tambangongo.

Impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic to the Socio-Economic Status of the Fisherfolks in the Coastal Areas in Tangub City, Philippines

GEMMA GUIGUE — 2024-12-31

This study analysed the impact of COVID-19 pandemic to the socio-economic status of fisherfolk in the five coastal areas in Tangub City Descriptive statistics were used to assess the income gap of fisherfolk before, during, and after the pandemic. The results revealed that the average income of Php 7,715.00 before the pandemic decreased to Php 4,950.00 during the pandemic, indicating a financial crisis. However, income increased to Php 9,050.00 after the pandemic as fishing activities and other sources of income resumed. This indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative effect on the socio-economic status of the fisherfolk. Additionally, the fisherfolk faced problems such as sudden weather changes, reduced production volumes, lack of access to technology and financial resources, inadequate fishing materials, and the abundant presence of marine mussels, which damaged boats and fishing nets. Based on these findings, the study recommends that responsible agencies, including the Local Government Unit (LGU) and the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), provide financial support in the form of direct assistance, loan facilities, training in sustainable fishing practices, and livelihood programs focusing on value-added activities like fish processing to enhance resilience against future disruptions. Furthermore, future research should investigate the causes of the abundant presence of marine mussels, their economic and environmental impacts, and their implications for other aquatic species in the coastal areas of Tangub City, Philippines.